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I'm not sure, but there were a few of us who managed to get them attached to us. I have a video of a black one swimming through the water - and it wasn't particularly unusual to see them swimming (though beautiful). If you barely brush them they will stick to you (but not to a metal much stick).

No. It was a rope that was maybe 2-3" in diameter. If anyone had grabbed it it would have moved the rope for everyone to use as a visual anchor. One soda. I had a Coke Zero on occasion, so they did have diet. The one I bought at the dive shop there was $20 and it had the centimeter markings...

Other than during the full moon neither of us thought the currents were a big deal. There were a couple of muck dives when I thought the current was a nuisance - and one was on our last dive (nowhere near the full moon). Most of our diving is Cozumel, so it may be that we're accustomed to a...

I couldn't find the 'edit' button to add this but think it's important. The drive from Red Planet (hotel we stayed at in Manila - cheap and sufficient) to the dock where we got our water taxi was 3 hours. The ride on the boat was another hour. So when they say 'transfer' don't think of it as a...

I don't know if I said this elsewhere but a staff member at the resort confirmed that the water temps were cooler than normal.

I thought so too. I remember diving in Hawai'i and I think the water was MORE salty as I had to add weight. Not sure how this works.

Nice review, thanks! Is it entirely muck diving or is there some reef diving (without having to go to Apo)?

This was my first - and only - sheep shooting experience (Puerto Galera, a couple weeks ago). The dive guide took my TG6 away from me, changed my settings, pointed to the nudi to take pics. I don't know HOW he saw it. Those things are so itty bitty. Not a great pic, but I was still 'stupid...

This last trip, while muck diving, I found myself using my hands/arms to protect the critter from the incoming silt and turbulence. There were times I'd watch the critter tumble and then wait for it to re-settle and for the silt to calm down to see if I could get a picture. :rolleyes:

I wish more people would either learn to back up or become aware of 'why' it's so helpful. People will swoop in to look at a critter and then, as they leave, they are unaware of what is happening as they leave. They get a few feet higher and then go head-up and with their fins pointed right down...

I have one that I got when I first started diving. I prefer two pieces instead, and regardless of the water temp I am covered from my neck down to my toes. Never know when some jelly is going to be looking for someone to zing. ;)

I have the Avanti Quattros and they did fine muck diving on my last trip. I think attention/skill/technique is probably more important than the fin you're using. Just be super aware of what your fins are doing when near the silty bottom.

63 (64 in July) - and Roger just turned 70. It really feels harder with each passing year. After a 13 hour flight from Manila to LAX, then to DFW and then STL, going to Cozumel feels like 'commuting' distance!!!

Now - of course - I feel like I have a 'loyalty' to Scandi. They really were great! Do the Asia Divers use regular boats - do you do a giant stride or do you roll in backward? I looked at their website but haven't gotten as far as Bluewater Travel, though we have looked at them before. Have...

Where do you stay/dive at Puerto Galera? We were very impressed with the diving there, and with Scandi Divers. But I don't want to do what we always do - the same thing over and over! So I'd love to hear if there are other places you have also stayed and how they compare to Scandi (if you've...

Five or six days is a short stint to travel across the world. We just got back from Puerto Galera on Wednesday night (2am) and I'm not sure WHEN I'm going to be over the jet lag!!! Have you been to Dominica or St Lucia (trying to think more 'exotic' than the rest of the Caribbean!). :)

I didn't realize they're predicting an extremely active hurricane season this year. Cozumel has had a LOT of days with the port closed this year. I wonder if those events are connected? Cozumel will be very hot in July - it can be oppressive. But the water will be great, and it's not an...

This site is usually accurate for Cozumel, within +/- a degree - Cozumel ocean water temperature today | QR, Mexico

Nope - nothing that is dedicated to a specific diver. However, I think if you told Armand that you want your stuff stored in the back he would be happy to accommodate you. As it was, there were days I brought out a rash guard and hung it in the sun and he moved it to an inside location - don't...

Haven't read all the replies so this may be redundant. The letter 'from a member' doesn't 'name and shame' anyone so there's no clue if it's in the Caribbean, Asia or elsewhere (letter is on page 12). I was happy to see in DANs response that they do not support this practice. If anyone runs...